12 Cool UK Companies Hiring Outside of London

There’s no doubt that London has a bustling job market. But let’s be honest — not everybody wants to pay the astronomical rent, get stuck in hours of traffic or push through the crowds. Fortunately, if you’re not a fan of the capital, there are still plenty of brilliant organisations located throughout the UK that are looking for talented candidates like you. But where should you start? We’ve rounded up a list of 12 great companies with plenty of open roles located outside the capital. Learn more about the available opportunities below, and apply today!

NewDay

Where Hiring: Leeds

Open Roles: Customer Service Associate, Specialist - Quality and Performance, Collections Agent, Specialist - Infrastructure Server, Senior Manager - RPA & Intelligent Automation lead & more

What Employees Say: “A very open and dynamic company, competitive wages and bonuses and encourage growth and improvement. KPI focused but not intensely monitored.” —Current Employee

Audley Travel

Where Hiring: Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; Boston, MA

Open Roles: Travel Sales Specialist, Content Manager, QA & Implementation Lead, Email Marketing Manager, Head of Reward and Policy, Senior C# Web Developer & more.

What Employees Say: “The work is interesting, the people are passionate, and it's exciting to work for a successful company that offers excellent trips. The office has a really nice environment and is a very pleasant place to work. There are so many perks at Audley - free fruit, exercise classes, allotments, etc. The parties and socials are amazing. It's really great to work for a company that cares so much about their staff.” —Current Employee

Yell

Where Hiring: Belfast, Scarborough, Bootle, Bangor, Birmingham & more

Open Roles: Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Customer Service Executive, Customer Relationship Manager / Sales Specialist, Field Sales Consultant & more

What Employees Say: “Thorough interview process, self explanatory and you know you're the right person for the job as the vetting of candidates through each step is intense. Good training in first few weeks, explained well and amazing team to work with (both new starters and established staff). Everyone welcoming and friendly.” —Current Digital Specialist

Sky Betting & Gaming

Where Hiring: Leeds, Sheffield, Solihull, Hammersmith

Open Roles: HTML5/JavaScript Games Developer, Business Analyst, Legal Counsel, Automation Engineer, Corporate Communications Executive & more

What Employees Say: “Pros: Lots of smart and motivated people. Collaborative and supportive environment. There's time and desire to automate manual effort. Teams have autonomy with just the right amount of central support. Great focus on learning and the development of people. Senior management are approachable and engaged.” —Current Ops Manager

Arm

Where Hiring: Cambridge, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield

Open Roles: Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive and Safety, MNO Engagement Specialist, Senior Full Stack AI Developer, Interim Finance Manager, Customer Success Specialist & more

What Employees Say: “A great environment to work with a variety of projects spread between a number of teams. An employer that makes you feel wanted and valued, offering great benefits and flexibility.” —Current Staff Software Engineer

Shop Direct

Where Hiring: Liverpool, Speke, Derby, Bolton, Kegworth & more

Open Roles: Data Scientist, Commercial Finance Manager, Trade Events Lead/ Department Store Lead, Senior Analyst, Pricing Manager & more

What Employees Say: “Really inclusive place to work, you get out of this company what you put in. There are loads of opportunities to try new things and there it lots of ambition.” —Current Business Analyst

RB

Where Hiring: Hammersmith, Slough, Derby, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds

Open Roles: R&D Analytical Scientist, Food Safety Director, Supply Customer Coordinator, R&D Project Manager, Business Process Owner - Finance & more

What Employees Say: “At RB you get the opportunity to own projects and help drive the business at an early stage of your career. It feels very different to other companies of [its] size. The company has become very focused on being a purpose-led business which is great to be a part of.” —Current Manager

SGN

Where Hiring: Horley, Orpington, Portsmouth, Poole, Dundee & more

Open Roles: Team Manager (Operations), Ethics & Compliance Officer, Gas Distribution Assistant, Engineering Manager, Digital Content Developer & more

What Employees Say: “The people I work alongside make my day, we help one another and there is always someone you can ask. The work itself is a challenge and I like a challenge. I have been with SGN for just a short while (a year and a half) and I can honestly say that SGN have given me more than I expected.” —Current Employee

Viridor

Where Hiring: Taunton, Iver, Ford, Glasgow, Crayford & more

Open Roles: Data Analyst, Employee Relations Advisor, Logistics Coordinator, Field Operations Coordinator, Mechanical Engineer & more

What Employees Say: “There is responsibility from the start with meaningful work within a dynamic environment. There is lots of support in terms of completing work, professional development and personal aid such as relocation loans. People are a pleasure to work with.” —Graduate Chemical Engineer

AstraZeneca

Where Hiring: Cambridge, Macclesfield, Royston, Great Chesterford, Luton & more

Open Roles: Master Data Management CoE Architect, Lead - Safety Agreements & Contracts, Digital Product Owner, Study Physician - Immuno-Oncology, Director of ADME & more

What Employees Say: “Truly care about people development, refreshing lack of hierarchy and strong science focus.” —Current Employee

Reed

Where Hiring: Manchester, Maidstone, Swindon, Northampton, Bristol & more

Open Roles: Office Manager, RPO Talent Partner, CRM Manager, Administrator, Business Manager & more

What Employees Say: “The people are what make REED special. The benefits are market leading - long service awards, sabbaticals, Reward Hub, Insurance Benefits etc My bonus scheme is good and there are also one-off incentives to perform on top of my periodic bonus.” —Current Recruitment Consultant

Xoserve

Where Hiring: Solihull

Open Roles: Neutrality Accountant, Customer Change Lifecycle Administrator, Senior Contract Manager, Head of People Operations, Data Quality Analyst & more

What Employees Say: “Loads of interesting and challenging projects taking place, plenty of new people, very employee focused with some great ‘well being’ initiatives - nice benefits, salary and great location.” —Current Employee